The Girls I've Been

The Girls I've Been

2021 • 10 pages

Ratings65

Average rating4.2

15

Twisty page-turner as advertised! I guess I should have known there were some heavy topics coming in, but the author does a great job of writing a range of characters you come to care for/hate/be disgusted by. I am a sucker for strong sister bonds, so that part got me right there. I was also so impressed by the bond between the three teens and all the different kinds of love they embody so fiercely. On another note, it was a delightful surprise to see some representation of endometriosis in YA (or any novel for that matter)! For something so common, it's so rarely talked about with candor and empathy. Would recommend to older teens and fans of books like “Sadie” or “I Killed Zoe Spanos”.

March 12, 2021